Rankings
Leaders in the most prestigious international academic rankings
Esade's methodology offers a quality, innovative, and international educational experience that is centered on the integral development of the individual. This commitment to excellence has positioned us as a leading business and law school. This is reflected in our position in the world's most reputable rankings, as well as in the various categories.
Esade Full Time MBA in the TOP 10 worldwide!
Transform your future with the Full Time MBA, ranked #7 worldwide and #5 in Europe in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026.
#7 Best Full-Time MBA, Worldwide
#5 Best Full Time MBA, Europe
#1 Salary Increase, Europe
#6 Career Service, Europe
#4 Carbon Footprint, Worldwide
#6 Alumni Network, Europe
This achievement reflects the Esade academic excellence, global impact, and commitment to sustainability.
Top 5 worldwide in Executive Education
Consistently ranked among the world’s leading Executive Education schools, Esade is #5 worldwide in Open Programs and #13 worldwide in Custom Programs in the Financial Times Executive Education Ranking 2026. We empower you to turn today’s complex challenges into actionable impact through transformative, relevant, and purpose-driven learning.
Esade’s MSc in Finance: Top 10 in Europe
Esade’s MSc in Finance has been recognized among the top 10 finance master’s programs in Europe in the Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking 2026. The program ranks #10 in Europe and #12 worldwide, consolidating its position among the leading finance master’s programs globally.
Our performance in the Financial Times ranking reflects Esade’s commitment to academic excellence, global collaboration, and professional growth through a practical, forward-looking approach to education.
International rankings
| Ranking | Year | Esade program | Rank | Scope | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 | Full-Time MBA | #7 | Worldwide | ft.com |
| Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 | Full-Time MBA | #5 | Europe | ft.com |
| Financial Times Executive Education Open Ranking | 2026 | Executive Education (open-enrollment programs) | #5 | Worldwide | ft.com |
| Financial Times Executive Education Custom Ranking | 2026 | Executive Education (custom programs) | #13 | Worldwide | ft.com |
| Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking | 2026 | MSc in Finance | #12 | Worldwide | ft.com |
| Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking | 2026 | MSc in Finance | #10 | Europe | ft.com |
| QS Business Masters Rankings: Marketing | 2026 | MSc in Marketing Management | #9 | Worldwide | topuniversities.com |
| QS Business Masters Rankings: Management | 2026 | MSc in International Management | #10 | Worldwide | topuniversities.com |
| Poets&Quants Top MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship | 2025 | Full-Time MBA | #5 | Worldwide | poetsandquants.com |
| Poets&Quants Top MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship | 2025 | Full-Time MBA | #3 | Europe | poetsandquants.com |
| Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking | 2026 | Executive Master in Public Administration (EMPA) | #1 | Europe | best-masters.com |
Rankings in Spain
| Ranking | Year | Esade program | Rank | Scope | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mundo 50 Carreras | 2026 | Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) | #1 | Spain | elmundo.es |
| El Mundo Mejores Másteres y Posgrados | 2026 | Double Degree in Business Administration and Law | #1 | Spain | elmundo.es |
| El Mundo Mejores Másteres y Posgrados | 2026 | Master’s Degree in Law (MUAP) | #2 | Spain | elmundo.es |
Rankings by criterion
| Criterion | Rank | Scope | Esade program | Ranking | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salary increase | #1 | Europe | Full-Time MBA | Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 |
| Carbon footprint | #4 | Worldwide | Full-Time MBA | Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 |
| International course experience | #12 | Worldwide | Full-Time MBA | Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 |
| Career services | #6 | Europe | Full-Time MBA | Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 |
| Alumni network | #6 | Europe | Full-Time MBA | Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 |
| Program follow-up | #2 | Worldwide | Executive Education (open-enrollment programs) | Financial Times Executive Education Open Ranking | 2026 |
| New skills and learning | #3 | Europe | Executive Education (open-enrollment programs) | Financial Times Executive Education Open Ranking | 2026 |
| Faculty | #3 | Europe | Executive Education (open-enrollment programs) | Financial Times Executive Education Open Ranking | 2026 |
| Entrepreneurship | #4 | Europe and Middle East | Full-Time MBA | Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools | 2026 |
| Networking | #10 | Europe and Middle East | Full-Time MBA | Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools | 2026 |
| Learning | #4 | Europe and Middle East | Full-Time MBA | Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools | 2026 |
| Employability | #8 | Worldwide | MSc in Marketing Management | QS Business Masters Rankings: Marketing | 2026 |
| Diversity | #3 | Worldwide | Executive MBA | QS Executive MBA Rankings | 2026 |